Liewer Medals To Lead O'Neill Track Team At State

Walker Liewer was the lone Eagle to earn a medal Friday in Class B at the state track and field meet.

The O'Neill senior threw the shot put 49-10.75 1 to finish eighth in the state.

In the 3,200-meter run, Blake Johnston ran a 10:02.49 for 11th place while Grant Johnston finished 13th with a 10:09.13. In the 4x800 relay, the Eagles ran a 8:31.08 for 10th place. Team members were Nathaniel Jennings, Jonathon Gettert, Grant Johnston and Blake Johnston.

Alexander Thramer ran a 15.92 in the 110 hurdles and finished in 43.02 in the 300 hurdles. He did not qualify for finals in either event. Corbin Dean finished 15th in the pole vault at 12-6.

In the girls division, Samantha Eichelberger ran a 48.30 in the 300 hurdles but did not advance to the finals. ​ 

The 4x800 relay team ran a 10:26.38 to finish 15th. Team members were Lillian Thompson, Briaunna Parks, Claire Morrow and Payton Birkel.